Alcaraz defeats Tommy Paul to reach US Open quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarter‑finals of the US Open on Tuesday after a decisive fourth‑round victory over fellow American Tommy Paul. The 21‑year‑old, who has been rebuilding his schedule following a prolonged ankle injury that sidelined him for much of the 2023 season, secured the win in straight sets, demonstrating the level of play that propelled him to world No. 1 earlier in his career.

The match marked Alcaraz’s first appearance beyond the third round at a Grand Slam since his return, reinforcing his rapid recovery and positioning him as a contender for the title. With the win, he joins the tournament’s top seeds in the next round, while Paul’s run ends after a series of strong performances earlier in the event. The result underscores Alcaraz’s ongoing resurgence on the professional circuit as the US Open moves into its final stages.